Chevrolet Corvette vs Cadillac XLR Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Corvette · Cadillac XLR
- Length174.6 in
- Height49.0 in – 49.2 in
- Wheelbase105.8 in
- Curb weight3,179 lb – 3,199 lb
- Width72.6 in
- Cadillac XLR width72.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Corvette is 3.1 in shorter (174.6 in vs 177.7 in)
- Width: Cadillac XLR is 0.3 in narrower (72.6 in vs 72.3 in)
- Height: Cadillac XLR is 1.3 in taller (49.1 in vs 50.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Corvette has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (105.8 in vs 105.7 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac XLR is 458 lb heavier (3,189 lb vs 3,647 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Cadillac XLR is 458 lb heavier (3,189 lb vs 3,647 lb)
- Height: Cadillac XLR is 1.3 in taller (49.1 in vs 50.4 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Corvette is 3.1 in shorter (174.6 in vs 177.7 in)
- Width: Cadillac XLR is 0.3 in narrower (72.6 in vs 72.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Corvette has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (105.8 in vs 105.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Corvette — Chevrolet Corvette is shorter by 3.1 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Corvette · garage fit for Cadillac XLR
- Narrower for tight parkingCadillac XLR — Cadillac XLR is narrower by 0.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Corvette — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Corvette)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Corvette | Cadillac XLR | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.6 in | 177.7 in | 3.1 in |
| Width | 72.6 in | 72.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 49.1 in | 50.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.8 in | 105.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,189 lb | 3,647 lb | 458 lb |
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